Brits who are planning a holiday to Washington DC probably won’t be able to factor in a visit to the White House any time soon.

According to the British Embassy, the US Department of State is preventing them from
organising any tours of the building.

Reuters

Staff who arrange tours of White House, which is home to US president Donald Trump, have issued new rules about who is allowed to apply for tickets

Staff who arrange tours of White House, which is home to US president Donald Trump, have issued new rules about who is allowed to apply for tickets.

Foreign visitors have been told to contact their embassy to arrange a trip, but the advice conflicts with a new statement by the British Embassy who say they don’t have that power.

The initial statement from the White House, who reopened tours for the first time this week since Trump’s Inauguration, said that Americans could apply for a tour through their Member of Congress.

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According to the British Embassy, the US Department of State is preventing them from organising any tours of the White House

But the message for foreign visitors was: “If you wish to visit the White House and are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact your embassy in Washington, DC for assistance in submitting a tour request.”

Following the statement, the British Embassy promptly published a message on its website advising British visitors that they were unable to help with the matter.

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The statement read: “The White House website states that foreign nationals interested in touring the White House should contact their Embassy to arrange a tour.

“However, the Embassy has been advised by the US Department of State that this is on hold. We are therefore unable to process any applications at this time.”

They were advised to book a visit to the US Capitol Building instead.

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Then-First Lady Michelle Obama surprises members of the general public as they enter the Blue Room during their tour of the White House in 2012